Cover an area you can comfortably work about a 4 by 8 foot.
How to repair cedar shake siding.
Mix a solution of wood cleaner.
The cedar bureau recommends using a solution of 1 part bleach to 3 parts water.
Pressure washing your cedar siding is perfectly ok as long as the sprayer washer is set at low pressure.
This video will show you how to remove and replace the exterior cedar shingles on the side of your house will brand new shakes.
How to restore and maintain cedar shingle siding step 1.
For general cleaning use a soap and water solution to scrub the siding and then wash it down.
Cleaning away the age is the first step in caring for cedar shingles.
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Scrutinize the siding and look for shakes that have come slack from the nails or ones that have cracked and split.
Pour the wood stripping product into a low pressure sprayer.
If you have mold and mildew problems you can use some bleach.
Wet the wood with a hose and apply the wood cleaner with a roller or sprayer.
A more environmentally friendly option is vinegar which is also effective in cleaning mold.
Normally one can shift the shingle back and forth using a blade or a wide metallic instrument while pulling it away from the boxing.
Step 3 remove the damaged cedar.
Mix the cleaner according to the instruction and apply it to the stained cedar siding with a brush.
How to repair cedar shake siding.
Apply it with a pump sprayerlet it sit for about 15 minutes before rinsing it off with with a garden hose.
Step 2 color difference.
6 easy steps to repaint over stained cedar siding 1 rinse.
Step 5 slice the cedar.
Step 1 inspect the siding.
Wood cleaner is generally sold in a concentrated formula.
Leave the wood cleaner on.
2 use wood cleaner.
Cover landscaping material around the house with plastic sheeting or wet the area down with a hose.
Sample the old cedar.
Step 4 sample the old cedar.
How to repair exterior cedar siding.
Be sure to keep the hose pointed downward to avoid forcing water up behind the shingles.